Jaeger LeCoultre Timeless Reverso Available In Four New Models

Jaeger-LeCoultre continues to expand the creative universe of the Reverso, with new models that underline the versatility and timeless modernity of its Art Deco design.

As well as presenting new variations of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon and Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds, La Grande Maison introduces the Reverso Tribute Monoface in a new size.

One of the world’s most recognisable wristwatch designs, the Reverso was created in 1931 in response to the challenge of designing a watch that could withstand the rigours of polo matches. A rare example of a design equally suited to men and women, the Reverso was almost immediately adopted by tastemakers from all walks of life.

Jaeger LeCoultre introduce the Reverso Tribute Monoface in a new size. Very close in size to the original 1931 Reverso case, its 40.1 x 24.4 mm dimensions and slim, 7.56 mm profile make it comfortable and elegant on all wrists. As with the earliest Reverso models, the blank metal case-back of this Monoface model – originally conceived as a purely functional solution – is an ideal canvas for creativity, inviting owners to express their personal style or celebrate a treasured memory with engravings or lacquer.

Fitted with the manually wound Calibre 822, the Reverso Tribute Monoface is presented in a steel case with a choice of two dials: silver opaline or blue sunray lacquer. It is complemented by a new variation of the strap designed exclusively for the Reverso Tribute line by Casa Fagliano, featuring two contrasting textures: smooth calfskin and saffiano calfskin. In addition to the strap presented with the watch, four more colours are available and, thanks to Jaeger-LeCoultre’s interchangeable system, wearers can quickly change them to suit any occasion or mood.

The Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon is now available in a steel case. Originally developed in 1994, the Reverso Duoface concept is defined by two contrasting dials, each displaying a different time zone and operated by a single mechanism. The creation of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Tourbillon was driven by the desire to combine the Duoface concept with a tourbillon visible on both dials, without adding thickness to the calibre.

To achieve this, Jaeger-LeCoultre’s engineers had to completely re-think the tourbillon mechanism. They dispensed with the upper bridge that normally supports a tourbillon, replaced the outer tourbillon cage with a peripheral ball-bearing system and used the Maison’s patented S-shaped hairspring so that the spring and balance wheel could be fixed at the centre of the tourbillon. As a result, Calibre 847 is only 3.9mm thick and the entire watch is only 9.15mm thick.

Introduced in a 18k pink gold (750/1000) case, the newest interpretation of the Reverso Tribute Duoface Small Seconds features a front dial of glossy, inky-blue lacquer and a redesigned reverse dial with double indexes applied to the silver sunrayed background and a refined 24-hour (night-day) display. On the front dial, creating a rich and eye-catching contrast with the warmth of the pink gold case and matching indexes and hands, the deep, inky blue was achieved by applying no fewer than 20 layers of lacquer, each of which had to be meticulously dried before applying the next layer. In all, creation of the dial was a process of 50 steps.

Like all Jaeger-LeCoultre movements, the manually wound Calibre 854 was entirely conceived, developed and produced within the Manufacture. On the front dial, it displays the hours, minutes and small seconds, and on the reverse dial, a second time-zone and a 24-hour indicator.

These new additions to the Reverso Tribute collection underline the great versatility of its Art Deco design, as Jaeger-LeCoultre unites timeless aesthetics with fine mechanics to create thoroughly modern watches that are destined to become enduring classics.

Technical Specifications:

REVERSO TRIBUTE MONOFACE